Article
Plant Sciences
Hanhao Li, Yongtao Li, Xing Li, Xun Wen Chen, Aoyu Chen, Li Wu, Ming Hung Wong, Hui Li
Summary: Cabbage grown in contaminated soils can accumulate high levels of arsenic, which poses serious health risks. The efficiency of arsenic uptake varies among different cabbage cultivars, and this study aimed to investigate the underlying mechanisms. By comparing low (HY) and high As accumulating cultivars (GD), it was found that HY showed reduced As uptake and reactive oxygen species (ROS) content, as well as increased shoot biomass, under low As concentration. At high As concentration, HY exhibited thicker root cell walls and higher protein content, which reduced arsenic damage and increased shoot biomass compared to GD. Therefore, factors such as higher protein content, root activity, and thickened root cell walls contribute to lower As accumulation in HY compared to GD.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuliang Tu, Dongye Zhao, Yanyan Gong, Zhiliang Li, Hong Deng, Xueming Liu
Summary: Soil contamination by heavy metals and metalloids is a significant environmental challenge. This study tested a novel remediation technology using a ternary amending agent to immobilize arsenic and lead in contaminated soil. The results show that the amending agent effectively reduced the leachable concentrations of arsenic and lead in the soil.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Colin W. Gray, Richard W. McDowell, Alasdair D. L. Noble
Summary: This study investigated the rate of cadmium accumulation in soils that receive phosphorus fertiliser in New Zealand's agricultural systems and found that soil cadmium concentrations are still increasing in long-term fertiliser trials. It is recommended to continue analysing soil samples from these trials to confirm the long-term trends.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alireza Komaei, Ali Noorzad, Pooria Ghadir
Summary: Stabilization and solidification of arsenic-contaminated soil using alkaline activated slag shows promising results in reducing leachability and improving strength.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Supriya Majumder, Michael A. Powell, Pabitra Kumar Biswas, Pabitra Banik
Summary: This study examined the impact of arsenic contamination on ecosystem functioning and soil enzyme activity. The results showed that aerobic conditions significantly reduced soil arsenic levels and increased enzyme activities. Organic manure amendment further enhanced enzyme activities under aerobic conditions. Differences in arsenic concentrations had inhibitory effects on most soil enzyme activities, except for urease activity.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Marina Burachevskaya, Tatiana Minkina, Alexey Fedorenko, Grigory Fedorenko, Natalia Chernikova, Vishnu D. Rajput, Saglara Mandzhieva, Tatiana Bauer
Summary: Arsenic is a nonessential element for plants, but high levels of arsenic can inhibit plant growth. The speciation of arsenic in soil affects its toxicity. In this study, the fraction composition of arsenic in soil, its accumulation in plants, and its toxic effects on morphological, anatomical, and ultrastructural levels were investigated. The results showed that mobile forms of arsenic contaminated plant generative organs and affected plant growth.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Luo, Gang Tao, Fanxin Qin, Banglin Luo, Jing Liu, Anqi Xu, Wanyu Li, Yanjiao Hu, Yin Yi
Summary: This study investigated the effects of phosphate-solubilizing fungi (PSF) on environmental factors and microbial community in arsenic-contaminated soil. The results showed that PSF treatment significantly increased the levels of available phosphorus, organic matter, and available arsenic in the soil, as well as enhanced soil enzyme activities. The growth and physiological characteristics of the test plant were improved, and arsenic accumulation was reduced in the plant. The findings suggest that PSF can be utilized for the remediation of arsenic-contaminated soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zahra Arabi, Joerg Rinklebe, Ali El-Naggar, Deyi Hou, Ajit K. Sarmah, Eduardo Moreno-Jimenez
Summary: Biochar shows promise in immobilizing trace elements in contaminated soils, but the effect on arsenic mobilization may be negative while it efficiently immobilizes chromium and nickel. Factors such as pyrolysis conditions, organic matter content, and feedstock influence the effectiveness of biochar in immobilizing trace elements in contaminated soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Hana Horvathova, Katarina Schwarzkopfova, Hana Vojtkova, Eubomir Jurkovic, Tomas Farago, Katerina Boturova, Edgar Hiller, Martin Urik, Martina Vitkova
Summary: Bioremediation of soils contaminated with co-existing As and Sb through bioleaching is an attractive research area. The results showed that bioleaching with biostimulation and bioaugmentation effectively removed these hazardous metals from the heavily co-contaminated soils at a former mining site.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
S. L. Matzen, A. L. Olson, C. E. Pallud
Summary: Long-term field studies are necessary to understand the practical application of arsenic phytoextraction with Pteris vittata. This 4-year field study examined the effects of nutrient application and soil texture on arsenic phytoextraction. The results showed that compost amendment in coarse-textured soil resulted in the highest phytoextraction rates, but rates decreased over time, indicating the need for plant replacement every 2-3 years to maintain efficiency.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Na Sun, Rodney B. Thompson, Junxiang Xu, Shangqiang Liao, Linna Suo, Yutao Peng, Qing Chen, Jungang Yang, Yanmei Li, Guoyuan Zou, Yanxin Sun
Summary: This study demonstrates that the application of organic fertilizer can reduce the bioavailability of As and Cd in soil, and decrease the As content in the soil used for growing pak choi. The continuous application of clean organic fertilizer over eight years does not pose a threat to human health from pak choi consumption.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xing Yang, Marvin Hinzmann, He Pan, Jianxu Wang, Nanthi Bolan, Daniel C. W. Tsang, Yong Sik Ok, Shan-Li Wang, Sabry M. Shaheen, Hailong Wang, Jorg Rinklebe
Summary: Contamination of paddy soils by arsenic is a major concern, and animal-derived biochar can impact the mobilization of As under fluctuating redox conditions. Pig carcass-derived biochar was found to decrease the concentration of dissolved As under oxidizing conditions, but increase it under reducing conditions in contaminated paddy soils.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhihao Ha, Mengyu Ma, Xiaohan Tan, Yanxin Lan, Yanmin Lin, Tian C. Zhang, Dongyun Du
Summary: With the development of industry, heavy metal (HM) pollution of soil has become a serious problem. Using modified passivators made of industrial by-products shows promising results in immobilizing HMs in contaminated soil. This study investigates the effects of modified electrolytic manganese slag (M-EMS) on the adsorption of As(V) in aquatic samples and the immobilization of As(V) and other HMs in soil samples. The results demonstrate that M-EMS can effectively adsorb As(V) and reduce the leaching of As and other HMs in the soil, improving soil quality and microbial activity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aubry Vandeuren, Benoit Pereira, Abdoulaye Julien Kaba, Hugues Titeux, Pierre Delmelle
Summary: High levels of arsenic, chromium, and nickel in soils can be harmful to the environment and human health. This study assessed the environmental bioavailability of these elements in soils from different regions in Belgium and found that the bioavailability was higher in soils from the Liege basin compared to those from Belgian Lorraine.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiyue Jia, Yining Cao, David O'Connor, Jin Zhu, Daniel C. W. Tsang, Bin Zou, Deyi Hou
Summary: A novel method combining high-resolution aerial imaging and machine learning algorithms was proposed to map soil contamination, showing better performance than traditional Kriging interpolation. The study demonstrated the potential of using HRAI combined with machine learning to predict soil risk levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Di Zhao, Peng Wang, Fang-Jie Zhao
Summary: This review provides an overview of the levels of dietary cadmium intake in different countries, the global concentrations of cadmium in food reported in market basket and field surveys, and the associations between dietary cadmium intake and urinary cadmium levels in population-based studies. The review also proposes recommendations for preventing and reducing cadmium exposure through anthropogenic inputs and the food chain. It presents evidence for policy makers to protect humans from cadmium exposure and related health effects.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Ke Huang, Wei Liu, Fang-Jie Zhao
Summary: Methylarsenite (MAs(III)) exhibits high toxicity against a variety of bacteria, particularly Gram-positive bacteria. It exerts its antibacterial effect by disrupting the biosynthesis of the cell wall and the membrane potential of Gram-positive bacteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Axiang Gao, Chuan Chen, Huanhuan Zhang, Baoyun Yang, Yu Yu, Wenwen Zhang, Fang-Jie Zhao
Summary: Excessive accumulation of DMA is the main cause of rice straighthead disease. Silicon fertilizer is highly effective at mitigating this disease and increasing grain yield.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yi-Fei Wu, Jian Chen, Wan-Ying Xie, Chao Peng, Shi-Tong Tang, Barry P. P. Rosen, Andreas Kappler, Jun Zhang, Fang-Jie Zhao
Summary: We isolated a photosynthetic purple bacteria, Rhodobacter strain CZR27, from an arsenic-contaminated paddy soil and demonstrated its capacity to oxidize As(III) to As(V) using malate as a carbon source photosynthetically. Our study revealed the presence of anaerobic photosynthesis-coupled As(III) oxidation in paddy soils, highlighting the importance of light-dependent, microbe-mediated arsenic redox changes in paddy arsenic biogeochemistry.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhong Tang, Ting-Ting You, Ya-Fang Li, Zhi-Xian Tang, Miao-Qing Bao, Ge Dong, Zhong-Rui Xu, Peng Wang, Fang-Jie Zhao
Summary: Excessive accumulation of cadmium in rice grains poses a threat to food safety and human health. In this study, machine learning-based methods incorporating genotype and soil Cd concentration were used to identify high and low-Cd accumulating rice cultivars. By genotyping 167 high-yielding rice cultivars and measuring soil Cd levels in three fields, we identified sixteen stable low-Cd accumulators. Additionally, eight machine learning-based models were developed to predict low and high-Cd accumulating rice cultivars with an overall accuracy of 76%.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sheng-Nan Zhang, Wan-Ying Xie, Zhi-Qiang Zhai, Chuan Chen, Fang-Jie Zhao, Peng Wang
Summary: Cadmium contamination in food has raised concerns for food safety and human health. This study investigated the effect of Cd-contaminated rice on DNA methylation changes in mice. The results showed that Cd-rice exposure caused differentially methylated sites (DMSs) in genes, leading to altered gene expressions. Supplementation of NaFeEDTA alleviated the toxic effects of Cd-rice exposure. These findings provide epigenetic evidence for the health risks associated with dietary Cd intake.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xu Fang, Iso Christl, Andrea E. Colina Blanco, Britta Planer-Friedrich, Fang-Jie Zhao, Ruben Kretzschmar
Summary: Soil sulfate amendment and intermittent flooding can effectively decrease the accumulation of inorganic arsenic (iAs) in rice grains. Continuous flooding, regardless of sulfate amendment, leads to rice straighthead disease and increased accumulation of dimethylarsenate (DMA) in grains. The study indicates the importance of combining sulfate amendment and intermittent flooding for improving rice yield and quality in arsenic-affected areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wan-Ying Xie, Yi Yuan, Ya-Ting Wang, Dong-Yang Liu, Qirong Shen, Fang-Jie Zhao
Summary: Animal production plays a significant role in the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the environment. Thermophilic composting is a cost-effective method for reducing risks associated with animal wastes. However, ARGs can still persist in composts and the mechanism behind this is largely unknown.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Sheng-Kai Sun, Jie Chen, Fang-Jie Zhao
Summary: This review discusses the regulatory mechanisms in sulfur metabolism that affect the uptake, distribution, and tolerance to toxic metals and metalloids in plants, focusing on arsenic and cadmium. Plants have evolved sophisticated mechanisms, including chelation and vacuolar sequestration, to cope with excess trace metals and metalloids in soils. Sulfur-containing compounds play a crucial role in detoxification, and sulfur uptake and assimilation are regulated in response to the stress of toxic trace metals and metalloids. This review also explores recent progress in understanding the regulation of biosynthesis and sensing mechanism of sulfur homeostasis and discusses possible strategies for manipulating sulfur metabolism to limit the accumulation of arsenic and cadmium in food crops.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Likun Yang, Xiaoyue Zhang, Di Zhao, Peng Wang, Fangjie Zhao
Summary: We collected 14 rice samples from Cd contaminated areas and determined the Cd relative bioavailability (RBA) in rice using in vivo mouse bioassay. Cd-RBA in rice correlated positively with calcium and amylose content but negatively with the concentrations of sulfur, phosphorus, phytic acid, and crude protein. Based on the total and bioavailable Cd concentrations in rice, weekly dietary Cd intake for adults was estimated. This study demonstrates the possibility of predicting Cd-RBA based on rice compositions and provides valuable suggestions for health risk assessment.
Article
Ecology
Chuan Chen, Lingyan Li, Yanfen Wang, Xiuzhu Dong, Fang-Jie Zhao
Summary: Microorganisms are involved in the biogeochemical cycling of arsenic (As), transforming As between different forms and oxidation states. Methylation of As is enhanced by microbes in paddy soil, resulting in the formation of dimethylarsenic (DMAs), which can cause rice straighthead disease. In this study, we found that methanogenic archaea, particularly Methanomassiliicoccus, play a crucial role in demethylating pentavalent DMAs.
Article
Ecology
Zhan-Biao Ge, Zhi-Qiang Zhai, Wan-Ying Xie, Jun Dai, Ke Huang, David R. Johnson, Fang-Jie Zhao, Peng Wang
Summary: In this study, a two-tiered mutualism between soil bacteria Bacillus sp. BP-3 and Delftia sp. DT-2 was identified. These bacteria cooperate to ensure their metabolic activity and competitive advantage against other soil microbes, and they use arsenic as a weapon. These findings provide insights into the complexity of bacterial interactions and their roles in ecosystem functioning.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jia-Dong Chang, Sheng Huang, Indi Wiseno, Fu-Qing Sui, Fan Feng, Luqing Zheng, Jian Feng Ma, Fang-Jie Zhao
Summary: The supply of zinc can greatly enhance the translocation of cadmium from roots to shoots in rice. RNA sequencing showed that high zinc conditions up-regulated the expression of genes involved in glutathione biosynthesis and metabolism, as well as the zinc/cadmium transporter gene OsHMA2. Knockout experiments revealed that OsHMA2 is crucial for the promotional effect of zinc on cadmium translocation.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Han-Qing Wang, Xing -Yu Zhao, Wei Xuan, Peng Wang, Fang-Jie Zhao
Summary: Root developmental plasticity is crucial for plants to adapt to a changing soil environment. This study reveals that plants can sense and avoid heterogeneous abiotic stress in soil by rapidly proliferating lateral roots in stress-free areas. Reactive oxygen species and calcium signaling play important roles in this process, and a signaling cascade involving ROS, auxin, and cell wall remodeling promotes lateral root development.
Article
Ecology
Fang-Jie Zhao
SOIL ECOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
